Globus-Marathon St. Wendel

A Marathon for All Distances

The Globus-Marathon St. Wendel is one of Saarland's most important popular runs. What sets it apart from comparable events is its deliberately inclusive program structure: six different distances are offered, from the children's marathon to the 5 km hobby run to the full marathon. This makes it both a competition for ambitious athletes and a family festival for hobby runners.

Six Distances, One Day

The 2026 program includes: Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10-kilometer run, 4x10-kilometer team run, 5-kilometer hobby run, and Children's Marathon (approx. 1 km, ages 6 and up). The start times are staggered: 9:15 AM 10 km run, 9:40 AM Marathon, 10:45 AM Children's Marathon, 11:30 AM Half Marathon, 1:00 PM 5 km run.

Fast Course, City Scenery

The course runs along a 21.1 km city circuit, which is completed twice for the marathon. It is predominantly flat asphalt through the St. Wendel city center and its surroundings – ideal for personal best times. Along the route, there are refreshment stations, live music points, and – this is the Saarland touch – numerous spectators applauding the runners with Schwenker grills on the street.

Star Guest Tobias Angerer

A special feature of the 18th edition in 2026: the star guest is Tobias Angerer, one of Germany's most successful cross-country skiers, Olympic champion, and multiple World Cup winner. He will run a distance himself and be available for selfies and conversations. This tradition – a prominent guest from endurance sports each year – is part of the marathon's identity.

St. Wendel as a Sports City

St. Wendel, the district town of the St. Wendel district and, with around 26,000 inhabitants, the administrative and educational center of northern Saarland, has positioned itself as a sports city over the last two decades. The Globus-Marathon, Bostalsee Triathlon, international athletics meetings, and the nearby Bostalsee lake as a nature park make St. Wendel a focal point of the Saarland sports scene.

Globus as the Namer

The main sponsor is Globus, the retail chain based in St. Wendel (Globus-Markthallen). With its headquarters and main office located locally, Globus is deeply connected to the city – sponsoring the marathon is a classic example of lived corporate affiliation. A rare and valuable constellation in German popular runs.